Category : Armoured personnel carriers of the Cold War
WEBPages in category "Armoured personnel carriers of the Cold War". The following 76 pages are in this category, out of 76 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
M113 armored personnel carrier - Wikipedia
WEBThe M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) that was developed and produced by the FMC Corporation. The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace the mechanized infantry's M59 APCs.
7 Cold War Soviet Armored Personnel Carriers
WEBJun 29, 2018 · Mechanized infantry was the core of Soviet fighting forces during the Cold War. Armored personnel carriers (APCs) were key to getting these troops around.
Armoured personnel carrier - Wikipedia
WEBAn armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I, APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world.
Facts and Photos - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
WEBJul 14, 2018 · Armored personnel carriers (APCs) played an important part in military thinking during the Cold War. Despite the growth of heavy weapons and advanced technology, infantry remained the backbone of any army. Among the most common APCs of the Cold War were the Soviet BTR series of vehicles.
T113 and T117 - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBAug 27, 2018 · A vehicle originally designed in the 1950’s to a tight budget has become, due to its simplicity and low cost, a legend in its own right. The M113 came about as a result of a development process which goes back to 1954 and the work done on the T113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
BTR-60PB APC: The Classic Soviet Armored Carrier
WEBDiscover the BTR-60PB, a classic Soviet armored personnel carrier (APC) widely used during the Cold War era. Learn about its design, features, and role in transporting infantry soldiers while providing protection against small arms fire and shell fragments.
BTR-58 APC: The Soviet Cold War Vehicle ~ MachinaSphere.com
WEBJun 13, 2024 · The BTR-58 APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) was a Soviet vehicle that played a significant role during the Cold War. It was developed in the 1950s as a response to the growing need for a versatile armored vehicle capable of transporting troops in various battlefield conditions.
BTR-90 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) - Military Factory
WEBJul 9, 2017 · One of the most important vehicles of the Soviet Union during the Cold War (1947-1991) became the BTR series of 8x8 wheeled, amphibious Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs). The line began with the BTR-40 armored truck of the 1950s and advanced into the tracked BTR-50 of 1954 (both detailed elsewhere on this site).
M113 APC Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier - Military Factory
WEBJul 17, 2023 · The American M113 Armored Personnel Carrier became one of the most successful Cold War vehicles in the world with operators numbering over sixty nations and production reaching over 80,000 units. The vehicle made its way into operational service during 1960 and served with American and Australian …
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